Clogs!

Altra, BSN, RN · Oct 10, 2004

I think the no clog policies are mainly geared to backless ones - as you pointed out, it would be very easy to slip off your foot. Generally, all clogs are somewhat more difficult to run in. Yes, I realize this only applies to rare emergencies - most of us don't spend our days sprinting. :chuckle But it is a consideration.

I love backless shoes - rarely wear anything else until it starts snowing. But after a year & a half of clinicals, I have to say that I wouldn't wear anything other than a full shoe for clinicals or work. One messy floor situation, where you realize what you get on your shoes, socks & lower pant legs, convinced me. :rolleyes:

RedSox33RN · Oct 10, 2004

We are allowed only those with a back strap, once again, so they don't slip off. None of my fellow students wear them though. I have some Nursemates sneakers. I got them in wide-width, and they are so much better than my regular sneakers. At the end of the day, my feet feel just the same as when I woke up!

They are sorta ugly though, but I'll take comfort over fashion any day!

mavnurse · Oct 10, 2004

We can't wear ANY kind of clogs, and our shoes can't have fabric anywhere on them, including laces. It made it hard to find shoes because there aren't many scrub stores here and all the shoes were the wrong kind or sold out. It took me forever to find a pair.

NewEnglandRN, RN · Oct 10, 2004

We have a "no clogs" policy, but they allow the Dansko Professional. I LOVE them and feel it was money WELL spent.

ZootRN · Oct 10, 2004

We have a "no clogs" policy, but they allow the Dansko Professional. I LOVE them and feel it was money WELL spent.

I heard many times about Dansko and went to the store to look at them. Beside they are expensive and ugly, they are very HEAVY. How comfortable they can be?

tabbeycatt · Oct 10, 2004

I think it's just the "backless" ones that my school won't allow. I have a pair of all white, laceless sketchers that I LOVE. They're really comfortable and not too awful as far as style goes. But I agree... I'd take comfort over fashion any day of the week. :)

NewEnglandRN, RN · Oct 10, 2004

Danskos Professionals may not win any fashion awards, but they are comfortable. When I first tried them on, they did feel a bit heavy. After one day of getting used to the feel, I love them.

Of course, everyone likes different things. Thank goodness we have so many choices :)

NewEnglandRN, RN · Oct 10, 2004

Danskos Professionals may not win any fashion awards, but they are comfortable. When I first tried them on, they did feel a bit heavy. After one day of getting used to the feel, I love them.

Of course, everyone likes different things. Thank goodness we have so many choices :)

lisamc1RN, LPN · Oct 10, 2004

We aren't allowed to wear anything backless. I just bought a pair of Rockers by Cherokee. They feel so comfy and aren't bad looking either! :)

lisamc1RN, LPN · Oct 10, 2004

We aren't allowed to wear anything backless. I just bought a pair of Rockers by Cherokee. They feel so comfy and aren't bad looking either! :)

not now, RN · Oct 11, 2004

No backless clogs or clogs with one strap, period. The shoe musts cover your entire heel. No cloth shoes either. Everyone in my group wears running or walking shoes, no clogs.

How strict the instructor depends on how white you shoes must be. Last semseter she warned us "If your shoes are white but the Nike swoosh isn't, I don't want to see it." This semser our instructor is a bit more relaxed.

I have a pair of pure white Avias. I had to retire my K-Swiss after the 16,876,544,614 times I almost fell in the shower room at our LTC facility. Traction is my friend.